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The rumors are true: Ikea is coming to Memphis. Based on the press release Ikea sent me, plus what was announced at the mayor's press conference today, here are the facts. - Ikea confirmed late last night that they will open a store in Memphis…
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In Memphis, it seems like many of our watering holes fall into one of three categories. First, we have the places that are primarily restaurants, but have popular bars in them, i.e., Bari, Local, Half Shell. Then, there are the dive bars. These…
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Ed. Note: October is Memphis Means Music Month, so each week this month I’ll bring you a post about a current Memphis musician. Today I’m happy to present this guest post by John McHugh, who reviewed Amy LaVere’s latest album, Runaway’s Diary,…
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I've got an assignment for you. It's optional, mind you, but I'd like you to hear me out: At some point in the next few weeks, go see Craig Brewer's remake of Footloose. And once you've got your popcorn and you're sitting in the theater, I want…
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Mean Girls the musical is coming to the Orpheum, April 26 through May 1! Mean Girls The Musical In Memphis Sing along with the Plastics as this cult classic comes to life on stage. Personally I cannot wait to see one of the most quotable films of…
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356 / 365 Kristin Ferryman is a Spanish teacher at Houston High School, specializing in AP and honors Spanish, conversational Spanish and Spanish for business. She's also a mom - those are her kids frolicking behind her at Peabody Park. She loves…
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Attention, everyone: blood orange season is upon us, and it's not going to last long. From the outside, they look like normal oranges (sometimes with a reddish tint). Inside, though, blood oranges are bright red slices of sweet happiness. They're…
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There were fewer songs than usual played on this morning's Mystery Train because I had two special guests - Edward Phillips and Sarah Flemming from Live From Memphis came by to play some songs and talk about this weekend's Music Video Showcase.…
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I went to my first opera last night because of a wig. A few weeks ago, I had to stop by the Clark Opera Memphis Center. When I got there, I posted this to Twitter: Elizabeth, the company's wigmaster / marketing director, saw my tweet and told me…
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Southern Belle, Memphis' newest Cajun-inspired soul food joint, opened last week, and good news - they deliver. The premise at Southern Belle is simple. There's one entree offering every day, and you get that plus your choice of side item and a…